A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4083748 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4085673 epoch_slot_no: 3273 block_no: 4083571 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2020-04-26 15:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf96fd8fefcff6da92ce1b4ed1ce5159382f4bb8c0986eeb357b8c04896aefabBlock Operator
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